Discussion Cases with big side fans

Yakifuji

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I always fancied those cases and always wanted one, but they're darn hard to find in my country. What do you guys think about it? Ever had a case like that? I'm not a big enthusiast so I don't know a lot of names. Here's a beauty for you all.


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AVP X-792
 
Exhaust only is beneficial in ways but these days cases are designed with water cooling in mind with front intakes. You wouldn't have radiators positioned on side panel for obvious reasons and that's another issue, how a side fan like that is connected, would be an inconvenience whenever opening the case panel.

Im in favor of this case, if it's available where you are.

lian li lancool ii mesh performance

External usb dvd drive when i need it.
 
Some time back, I read a study of the best cooling fan options.
As I recall, side fan intake was one of the best.
That is counter intuitive these days with strong front intake being prevalent.
The reason it works is that a 200mm side fan can move a lot of cooling air into the case.
In time, that air gathers component heat, and with a free exit opening on the top and rear, you can have a good cooling case.
It will not work well with today's fetish about aio coolers because there is no good place to mount a big radiator.